Bayelsa Dep Gov Faces Impeachment for Failing to Follow Gov Diri to APC

Bayelsa Dep Gov Faces Impeachment for Failing to Follow Gov Diri to APC

By Oscar Okhifo,l A major political crisis has erupted in Bayelsa State as the Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo faces an impeachment plot after refusing to join Governor Douye Diri in defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Diri is expected to publicly declare for the ruling APC today, alongside a large number of state lawmakers who have already switched allegiance. However, the Deputy Governor has chosen to remain in the…

Bayelsa Deputy Governor Set to be Impeached Over Refusal to Join Diri in APC

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo is now facing an impeachment threat ahead of the defection of his superior to the ruling party APC. His refusal to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join Governor Douye Diri in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has triggered a serious political showdown in the state. Lawmakers in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly are reportedly moving to remove him from office. The tension began …